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Genetic Testing Case Settled

By Mario Shtika | 03/22/2023 | 0
DNA helix with a glowing, golden-orange nucleus or protein structure integrated into the strands.

Doctor allegedly had no medical relationship with patients.

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Fraudsters Become More Brazen

By Mario Shtika | 03/15/2023 | 0
Person holding a white mask shakes hands with a man in a dark suit.

CNBC interviews a felon and goes on location with federal agents.

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Psychiatrist Settles Claims

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 | 0
Stethoscope placed on a realistic model of a human brain against a light blue background.

Allegations included intentionally pressuring patients to accept unnecessary treatments.

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Addiction Treatment Chain Operators Charged

By Mario Shtika | 03/07/2023 | 0
Felt tag reading "Addiction" rests on a pile of white pills.

They allegedly shortchanged patients out of much-needed counseling and treatment services.

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Doctor Charged in Scheme Exploiting Telemedicine

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 | 0
Tablet on wood desk with stethoscope and keyboard nearby, suggesting medical or health app use.

About 76% of Patel’s Medicare reimbursements were for telehealth-related claims.

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Beware of Misleading Medicare Marketing

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 | 0
Signpost with arrows pointing to "Inform" (green) and "Mislead" (red).

Plans may make you think one plan is better for you than another.

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23 People Charged in $61.5 Million Schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/16/2023 | 0
Stethoscope near a small white house with a red roof, symbolizing healthcare or home care.

They allegedly submitted claims for medically unnecessary home health services.

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Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted

By Mario Shtika | 02/08/2023 | 0
Three beige recliner chairs with fabric upholstery shown against a white background.

They billed for expensive support systems but provided recliner chairs.

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Medicare fraud schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/01/2023 | 0
Guide to common Medicare fraud schemes including scams, identity theft, and marketing violations.

Handout of Medicare fraud schemes tip sheets

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Doctor Pays Over $1.8 Million

By Mario Shtika | 01/11/2023 | 0
Eye scan with concentric white circles overlaying a person's eye, symbolizing technology or analysis.

Allegations say she performed unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests.

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